Alzheimer's Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a phase IB follow-up study to assess a boost immunization with AFFITOPE AD02 with regard to safety/tolerability, immunological and clinical activity in Alzheimer patients who have received the vaccine within the clinical study AFF002.
Interventions
s.c. injection
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Participation in AFF002 and AFF004
Exclusion criteria
* Presence or history of allergy to components of the vaccine, if considered relevant by the investigator * Contraindication for MRI imaging * History and/or presence of autoimmune disease, if considered relevant by the investigator * Active infectious disease (e.g., Hepatitis B, C) * Presence and/or history of Immunodeficiency (e.g., HIV) * Significant systemic illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and Tolerability | July 2010 | * Withdrawal criteria (continuation decision) Number of patients who withdraw due to AEs Reason for withdrawal * Adverse events (AEs) * Serious adverse events (SAEs) * Physical and neurological examination * Concomitant medication * Vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature) * Body mass (weight and height) * MRI of brain * ECG * Laboratory assessment (haematology, biochemistry, coagulation, serology and urinalysis) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Immunological and clinical activity | July 2010 | Immunological parameters: \- Assessment of the immune response triggered by the vaccine (titre of IgG antibodies specific for the immunizing peptide, N-terminal part of Aβ, (irrelevant peptide serves as specificity control), Aβ itself and KLH as assessed by ELlSA as well as the results of the biacore affinity measurements towards the immunizing peptide and Aβ) Clinical efficacy variables: * Cognitive and functional tests, behavioural scales * Measurement of quality of life in patients with Alzheimer's disease * Investigator's global evaluation scale |
Countries
Austria